Saguache County, CO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,283
Per Capita Income
$39,711
Poverty Rate
17.6%
SNAP Recipients
20.6%
Gini Index
0.516
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.2%
$25K–$50K23.4%
$50K–$75K21.3%
$75K–$100K7.0%
$100K–$150K15.9%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Saguache County, CO is $54,283 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,711. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.516 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).